Genesis Daniela Rodriguez is the first baby born in 2009 at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She is also the first baby born in Galveston County this year.
Genesis, the daughter of Lilian Rodriguez and Manuel Bonilla of Houston, was born at 1:28 a.m., Jan. 1, weighing in at five pounds, 14 ounces.
"My wish for her is that she will grow up to be a good and kind person," Rodriguez said.
Genesis was due on Christmas Eve, Rodriguez said, but came a little late.
The new baby has a seven year old sister, Jesica. Her aunt and uncle, Maria Margarita and Jose Basilio Chicas were also on hand to greet the new baby and the new year.
UTMB nurses presented the Rodriguez family with a basket of good wishes.